Comedy clubs · Austin, Texas

Comedy Clubs in Austin, TX

9 rooms, 31 shows in the next two weeks, 28 open mics.

This week’s shows → The rooms Open mics

The short answer

D.O.C.'s Club Directory has 9 rooms in Austin: 9 comedy clubs. In D.O.C.'s order, the leading three are Comedy Mothership, Cap City Comedy Club and The Creek and The Cave. The Comedy Calendar has 31 dated shows in the city over the next two weeks, 15 shows of them this week, with 15 comedians on the bills. Comedy Mothership, Cap City Comedy Club, The Creek and The Cave, Sunset Strip Comedy Club and The Green Room run their own open mics, and Stage Time lists 26 open mics a week in Austin, at the clubs and beyond them.

The best comedy clubs in Austin

9 rooms in D.O.C.'s order — D.O.C.'s twelve first, then by the most dated shows on the Comedy Calendar in the next 30 days — as of 10 October 2026. Their facts are from their own websites, with the day they were checked.

  1. Comedy Mothership, Austin
    Comedy Mothership Comedy club · its page

    At 320 E 6th St, Austin.

    One of D.O.C.'s twelve, with a full night planned on D.O.C. · 29 dated shows on the Comedy Calendar in the next 30 days, with 8 comedians.

    ShowsNightly
    Open micMondays
    Getting bookedNot published by the club
    Next showSaturday 10 October 2026, 7:00 PM — Erik Griffin

    From its website ↗, checked 23 September 2026 · its page: rules for comics, the night planned →

  2. Cap City Comedy Club Comedy club · its page

    At 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Bldg B Unit 100, Austin.

    36 dated shows on the Comedy Calendar in the next 30 days, with 13 comedians.

    ShowsTuesday to Sunday
    Tickets$22 to $64
    Age18 and over
    Minimum2-item minimum
    Open micTuesdays, 7:30 PM, when scheduling allows
    Getting bookedOpen Mic Night (Tuesdays): comics enter through the weekly online sign-up form on the Open Mic page — the sign-up form source ↗ checked 30 September 2026
    Next showSaturday 10 October 2026, 4:00 PM — Nate Jackson

    From its website ↗, checked 23 September 2026 · its page: rules for comics, the night planned →

  3. The Creek and The Cave, Austin
    The Creek and The Cave Comedy club · its page

    At 611 E 7th St, Austin.

    5 dated shows on the Comedy Calendar in the next 30 days, with 2 comedians.

    ShowsNightly
    TicketsFree–$30
    Age21 and over
    MinimumNo minimum
    Open micFree mics Sunday to Thursday, and a Saturday mic at 4:00 PM
    Getting bookedNot published by the club
    Next showWednesday 14 October 2026, 8:00 PM — Olivia Carter

    From its website ↗, checked 23 September 2026 · its page: rules for comics, the night planned →

  4. Sunset Strip Comedy Club Comedy club · its page

    At 214 E. 6th Street, Unit C, Austin.

    ShowsThursday to Tuesday most weeks, with two or three shows on Friday and Saturday
    Age21 and over
    Minimum2-item minimum
    Open micMondays, 6:30 PM
    Getting bookedEmail booking@sunsetstripatx.com source ↗

    From its website ↗, checked 1 October 2026 · its page: rules for comics, the night planned →

  5. The Velveeta Room, Austin
    The Velveeta Room Comedy club · its page

    At 521 E 6th St, Austin.

    ShowsWednesday to Monday
    Tickets$22.25–$27.50
    Age18 and over
    Minimum1-item minimum
    Open micNot advertised on its site
    Getting bookedEmail a tape to velveetaroom@gmail.com with a short bio and your available dates; comics from out of town should write at least a month ahead source ↗
    Next showFriday 15 January 2027, 8:00 PM — Billy Wayne Davis

    From its website ↗, checked 1 October 2026 · its page: rules for comics, the night planned →

  6. Black Rabbit ATX Comedy club

    At 411 Brazos Street, Suite 100B, Austin.

    ShowsThursday to Sunday, 8:00 and 10:00 PM
    Tickets$15
    MinimumBYOB
    Open micNot advertised on its site
    Getting bookedNot published by the club

    From its website ↗, checked 29 September 2026

  7. East Austin Comedy Club Comedy club

    At 2505 East 6th St, Suite D, Austin.

    ShowsNightly
    Tickets$10–$15
    Age18 and over
    MinimumNo minimum (BYOB)
    Open micNot advertised on its site
    Getting bookedNot published by the club

    From its website ↗, checked 1 October 2026

  8. The Green Room Comedy club · its page

    At 13201 Pond Springs Rd #105A, Austin.

    ShowsSeveral nights a week
    Tickets$10
    Age21 and over
    Open micEvery other Sunday, 7:00 PM (11 and 25 October 2026)
    Getting bookedBooking questions go to the Event Manager, Keith, on Instagram source ↗ checked 4 October 2026

    From its website ↗, checked 1 October 2026 · its page: rules for comics, the night planned →

  9. Rozco's Comedy Club Comedy club · its page

    At 1805 East 7th Street, Austin.

    ShowsFridays (Friday Night Laughs) and Saturdays (Austin All-Star Comedy), 7:30 and 9:30 PM
    Tickets$22–$127
    Open micNot advertised on its site
    Getting bookedSubmit your reels or show ideas to info@rozcoscomedy.com source ↗

    From its website ↗, checked 10 October 2026 · its page: rules for comics, the night planned →

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Comedy shows in Austin, night by night

31 dated shows on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar from Saturday 10 October 2026 to Friday 23 October 2026, at the rooms above and the city's other stages.

Saturday 10 October 2026 4 shows

Sunday 11 October 2026 2 shows

Monday 12 October 2026 1 show

Wednesday 14 October 2026 2 shows

Thursday 15 October 2026 2 shows

Friday 16 October 2026 4 shows

Saturday 17 October 2026 4 shows

Sunday 18 October 2026 2 shows

Wednesday 21 October 2026 1 show

Thursday 22 October 2026 1 show

Friday 23 October 2026 8 shows

Lineups belong to the rooms and the comedians, and can change; the listing has the last word. Texas on the Comedy Calendar → · Comedy shows in October 2026 →

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Comedy open mics in Austin

At the comedy clubs

Open mics in Austin, night by night: 26 mics a week

Monday 6 mics

  • 6:00 PM The Monday Gamble Mic — The Creek and The CaveSign-up: in person · FreeOn the venue’s own site
  • 7:00 PM Mothership Open Mic and Crew Show — Comedy MothershipSign-up: in person at 5:30 PM; the pick is random, and the lineup is posted at 6:15 PM · Cost to perform not publishedOn the venue’s own site
  • 9:30 PM Monday Late Mic — Fallout TheaterFreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 10:00 PM Shakespeare’s Open Mic — Shakespeare’s PubFreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 11:30 PM The Suicide Mic — Shakespeare’s PubFreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 11:55 PM Monday Night Gimmick Mic — The Creek and The CaveSign-up: in person — sign-up at 11:30 PM; a new gimmick each Monday · FreeOn the venue’s own site

Tuesday 5 mics

  • 4:00 PM Sunset Strip Open Mic — Sunset StripFreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 6:00 PM Tropical Mic — The Creek and The CaveFreeOn the venue’s own site
  • 8:00 PM The Buzz Mill Open Mic — The Buzz MillFreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 8:00 PM Tiniest Bar in Texas Open Mic — Tiniest Bar in TexasFreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 11:55 PM The Great American Open Mic — The Creek and The CaveSign-up: in person · FreeOn the venue’s own site

Wednesday 7 mics

  • 6:00 PM Off the Cuff — The Creek and The CaveSign-up: in person — sign-ups at 5:30 PM; a riff mic · FreeOn the venue’s own site
  • 7:00 PM Fallout Wednesday Comedy — Fallout TheaterFreeTwo listings agree
  • 7:00 PM Hole in the Wall Open Mic — The Hole in the WallFreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 8:00 PM East Austin Comedy Club Open Mic — East Austin Comedy ClubFreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 8:00 PM Kick Butt Coffee Open Mic — Kick Butt CoffeeFreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 9:00 PM Michael Park Presents The Hump! — The Velveeta RoomFreeTwo listings agree
  • Midnight Wild West Wednesdays — The Creek and The CaveSign-up: in person — sign-up at 11:30 PM; twenty comics at most · FreeOn the venue’s own site

Thursday 3 mics

  • 6:00 PM Bear Arms — The Creek and The CaveSign-up: in person — sign-ups at 5:45 PM · FreeOn the venue’s own site
  • 8:30 PM Austin All Stars — The Velveeta RoomSign-up: booked — contact the host to be seen · FreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 11:55 PM Word Up! — The Creek and The CaveFreeOn the venue’s own site

Friday 1 mic

  • 6:00 PM Hopsquad Open Mic — Hopsquad BrewingFreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first

Saturday 1 mic

  • 4:00 PM Bad Boys Open Mic — The Creek and The CaveFreeOn the venue’s own site

Sunday 3 mics

  • 6:00 PM The Creek and The Cave Open Mic — The Creek and The CaveSign-up: the club’s online sign-up form; if you are chosen you are emailed the evening before — if not, sign up for a bucket spot · Free to watch with an online RSVP, $5 at the doorOn the venue’s own site
  • 6:30 PM Coldtowne Open Mic — Coldtowne TheaterFreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 10:00 PM Banana Phone — The Creek and The CaveFreeOn the venue’s own site

Stage Time has these mics with their set lengths, sign-up times and what the rooms are like, and a log for your sets.

Comedians based in Austin

As their SUCDb records give where they are based, A to Z:

Stand-up comedy news from Austin

Stories about its rooms, or about comedians on stage there soon or based there, from the publications that ran them.

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Questions about comedy clubs in Austin

What are the best comedy clubs in Austin?

In D.O.C.'s order — D.O.C.'s twelve first, then by the most dated shows on the Comedy Calendar in the next 30 days — Comedy Mothership, Cap City Comedy Club and The Creek and The Cave. Their lines above say why.

How many comedy clubs are in Austin?

D.O.C.'s Club Directory has 9 rooms in Austin: 9 comedy clubs, as of 10 October 2026.

What comedy shows are on in Austin this week?

15 dated shows on the Comedy Calendar from Saturday 10 October 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026, with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Erik Griffin, Ian Bagg, Joey "CoCo" Diaz, Mike Cannon and Nate Jackson among others. They are listed night by night above.

Where are the comedy open mics in Austin?

Five rooms run their own: Comedy Mothership, Mondays; Cap City Comedy Club, Tuesdays, 7:30 PM, when scheduling allows; The Creek and The Cave, free mics Sunday to Thursday, and a Saturday mic at 4:00 PM; Sunset Strip Comedy Club, Mondays, 6:30 PM; The Green Room, every other Sunday, 7:00 PM (11 and 25 October 2026). Stage Time lists 26 open mics a week in Austin, night by night above.

How much are comedy club tickets in Austin?

As the rooms publish them: Cap City Comedy Club, $22 to $64; The Creek and The Cave, Free–$30; The Velveeta Room, $22.25–$27.50; Black Rabbit ATX, $15; East Austin Comedy Club, $10–$15; The Green Room, $10; one more is in its line above. A show's own ticket page has its price.

Are comedy clubs in Austin 21 and over?

It depends on the room: Cap City Comedy Club, 18 and over; The Creek and The Cave, 21 and over; Sunset Strip Comedy Club, 21 and over; The Velveeta Room, 18 and over; East Austin Comedy Club, 18 and over; The Green Room, 21 and over.

Which comedians are based in Austin?

SUCDb has 21 comedians whose records give Austin as where they are based, among them A. Whitney Brown, Ari Matti, Ben Bankas, Brent Reed, Brian Simpson and Bryan Callen.

How do I hear when a comedian is coming to Austin?

Press + Follow Austin above and give your email: the free D.O.C. letter says who is booked there, week by week. No password, and you can leave any time.

Comedy clubs in other cities

Comedy clubs in Texas → · Comedy clubs by state → · The best comedy clubs in America → · Comedy shows in October 2026 → · Comedy shows in November 2026 → · Comedy shows in December 2026 →

The Club Directory is also in the back of the D.O.C. book, Stand-Up Comedy: From Writing to Touring — $29, over 1,000 pages.

Updated 10 October 2026 · the rooms' details from their own websites, dated on their lines